0.5 Key Stage 1 Class Teacher

Hautes Capelles Primary School is looking to appoint, with effect from1st September 2022, a well-qualified and enthusiastic 0.5 teacher. The person appointed will be required to teach Year 2 on Wednesday afternoon, Thursday and Friday.  They will need to demonstrate a commitment to high standards of teaching and learning and will be expected to make a full contribution to the life of the School.

 This is an excellent opportunity to work in Hautes Capelles Primary school that is dedicated to meeting the needs of all its learners. We are very proud that our school is a caring and special place where children grow, learn and flourish. Hautes Capelles Primary School children are always encouraged, enabled to have their say, often challenged and undoubtedly supported to be the best that they can be. We hold the Silver RSSA and the children are working towards the Gold Award. We have a strong commitment to ensuring that our school meets not only the children’s academic needs but enables them a full range of opportunities for personal development.

You will be able to excite and challenge learners to make rapid progress and will be able to demonstrate excellence in teaching and learning. You will be expected to be part of the wider community of the school supporting curriculum development but also work within a supportive team that collectively plan together and share the same values.

If you wish to find out more about our school and our ethos please feel free to visit the school website at https://capelles.sch.gg/ Informal contact and visits are welcomed and can be arranged with the Head Teacher Sue Coughlin on 01481 266070 or email headteacher@capelles.sch.gg

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Contact: Sue Coughlin - Headteacher on tel. 01481 226070 or email headteacher@capelles.sch.gg

We strongly advise that applicants speak to the contact named above before applying for this role.

Closing Date: 1 July 2022

Candidates should upload supporting information to demonstrate how they meet the key criteria for the role.  This should be in addition to any CV supplied and should have clear examples of how each is met.  The key criteria can be found within the job description which is available by clicking the job description link above. The information provided by candidates will be used by the shortlisting panel when selecting candidates for interview.

Note - Internal applicants are required to inform their Line Manager before applying for any States of Guernsey positions. Internal references may be taken up prior to interview.

Appointment to this role will be subject to the following pre-employment checks which will be completed following an offer of employment:

• Satisfactory references which must include one from the candidate's current line manager
• Occupational Health Clearance
• Satisfactory, Enhanced, Disclosure and Barring Service Check with Barred Listing Check.  Convictions likely to be considered relevant to this post include crimes involving, but not limited to, theft, violence, dishonesty, fraud, vulnerable individuals and children
• Confirmation of required qualifications / registrations
• Possession of a valid Employment Permit

The States of Guernsey and the Committee for Education, Sport and Culture is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all employees and unsupervised volunteers to share this commitment. The post holder will therefore be required to undergo an Enhanced and Barred List DBS check and is recommended to be registered with its Status Update Service.